Coverage dated September 9, 2026 to September 14, 2026

Texas takes No. 1 in the AP Top 25, Oregon falls and Michigan returns

Headline from WSVN Miami, on the newest of 5 developments

The Texas Longhorns climbed to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 following a comeback victory over Ohio State, marking their earliest regular-season top ranking since 1965.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Sarkisian embraces spotlight as No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State

    Headline from CW 39 Houston ·

  2. No. 4 Texas stuns No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 after erasing 20-point 4th-quarter deficit

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  3. Texas rises to No. 1 in AP poll, Ohio State and Oregon tumble and Michigan returns to the Top 25

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

  4. Arch Manning and Texas made history with late rally to beat Ohio State: How they did it

    Headline from ABC 13 Houston ·

  5. Newest

    Texas takes No. 1 in the AP Top 25, Oregon falls and Michigan returns

    Headline from WSVN Miami ·

10 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

93 articles, oldest first.

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    College football picks: No. 1 Ohio State should win a close one against No. 4 Longhorns (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    No. 1 Ohio State at No. 4 Texas highlights the Week 2 schedule and is the first regular-season top-five matchup since the Buckeyes beat the Longhorns 14-7 in Columbus last year

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    College football's best nonconference game is back, and this Ohio State sophomore has a point to prove (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Let's embrace the fun in college football before we debate whether Texas should schedule games against Ohio State.

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Outrageous predictions for Ohio State football’s game against Texas (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis give their outrageous predictions for Ohio State football's game against Texas.

  4. KXAN Austin

    Sarkisian embraces spotlight as No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Steve Sarkisian says No. 4 Texas has “earned the right to be on this stage” as the Longhorns prepare to host No. 1 Ohio State in a primetime showdown Saturday.

  5. Forbes

    Ohio State-Texas Matchup Shows Schools Embrace Tough Nonconference Games (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    On Saturday night, No. 1 Ohio State travels to No. 4 Texas in the year's most anticipated college football nonconference game.

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State vs. Texas score predictions: Can the Buckeyes 3-peat against the Longhorns? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis give their score predictions for Ohio State football's game against Texas.

  7. KXAN Austin

    Longhorns ready to host Ohio State for third meeting in three seasons (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    No. 4 Texas welcomes No. 1 Ohio State to Austin as the Longhorns look to flip the script after back-to-back losses to the Buckeyes.

  8. NBC 4 Columbus

    When Ohio State plays at Texas: Things to know about top-five showdown (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- For the third straight season, Ohio State and Texas meet in a showdown of powerhouse programs. But this time, this two-step is set for Austin. No. 1 Ohio State hits the road for the first time this season, taking on No.

  9. Toledo Blade

    Ohio State and Texas clash again in title-contender matchup with Heisman hopeful quarterbacks (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas — Across a history of college football that dates to the 1800s, Texas and Ohio State have rarely met on the field.

  10. KXAN Austin

    Who has the edge in Texas hosting Ohio State? (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Looking through the college football slate for Week 2, one matchup sticks out like a thumb that's beyond sore. That is the showdown between two iconic programs ranked in the top five with Ohio State traveling to Texas.

  11. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State football vs. Texas: Game-Time Decisions for the Buckeyes’ top-five matchup (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's game against Texas.

  12. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    No. 4 Texas stuns No. 1 Ohio State after erasing 20-point 4th-quarter deficit (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Texas quarterback Arch Manning (16) throws against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

  13. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A curious college football weekend: Blowouts loom before Ohio State-Texas steals the spotlight (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    This weekend's college football schedule features several potential blowouts among AP Top 25 games

  14. KXAN Austin

    Texas vs. Ohio State preview: What to watch for in top-five showdown (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State in a top-five showdown Saturday night at DKR. Here's what to watch as the Longhorns look to avenge last season's loss in Columbus.

  15. Fox News

    Texas Longhorns seek revenge against top-ranked Ohio State after last season's seven-point loss (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    College football's top-ranked Ohio State visits Texas after Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards in the opener but managed just 126 against Texas.

  16. Fox News

    Texas vs Ohio State is more than a rematch: A BBQ-fueled collision between college football power brokers (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Ohio State fans spent $22,000 on an AirBnB and another $3,000 on tickets for the Buckeyes' trek to Austin, where Texas awaits in a Top-5 rematch.

  17. KXAN Austin

    Live updates: No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Follow along for live updates, scores and highlights as No. 4 Texas hosts No. 1 Ohio State in a top-five showdown at DKR.

  18. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Ohio State vs. Texas FREE LIVE STREAM (9/12) | Time, TV Channel for Week 2 College Football game (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Top-ranked Ohio State and Julian Sayin face No. 4 Texas and Arch Manning tonight, Sept. 12, in a Week 2 contest at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

  19. MLive

    How to watch Ohio State vs. Texas in primetime top-5 showdown (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    The Texas Longhorns host the Ohio State Buckeyes in a top-five showdown tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch for free.

  20. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 4 Texas: Live updates from the Top 5 showdown (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Ohio State and Texas, both undefeated, meet in a prime-time clash with CFP and Heisman implications, featuring star quarterbacks Arch Manning and Julian Sayin.

  21. NBC 4 Columbus

    Live updates: Top four showdown unfolds between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas (WCMH) -- Part three of college football's modern day trilogy between two powerhouse programs is here. Ohio State and Texas meet for the third time in 21 months, with both teams looking to go 2-0 on a hot night in Austin.

  22. WKBN Youngstown

    Live updates: No. 1 Ohio State leads No. 4 Texas in Austin (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    AUSTIN, Texas (WCMH) -- Part three of college football's modern day trilogy between two powerhouse programs is underway. And turnovers have been the story of the night so far as Ohio State holds a 20-3 lead at halftime.

  23. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Ohio State’s collapse at Texas has the Buckeyes facing a difficult path to the College Football Playoff (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Ohio State's path to the College Football Playoff just got much tougher with an unlikely collapse at Texas.

  24. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas rally to beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in early-season matchup of national title contenders (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Arch Manning and No. 4 Texas rally to beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in early-season matchup of national title contenders

  25. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Texas rallies from 20-point deficit to stun Ohio State 24-23 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Texas overcame a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit, scoring 21 unanswered points capped by a late Hollywood Smothers touchdown to defeat Ohio State 24-23.

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